Kauai Community College
Lihue, Hawaii · Public · 716 undergraduates
All 2 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Hawaii high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 27 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,495 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,324 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,850 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,500 |
| All families (average) | $10,436 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $46,998 | +$10,022 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $98,620 | +$61,644 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 25% of students receive Pell grants · 48% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.